9th Ray for RP Flag?
In a bicameral session seeking to amend Flag and Heraldic Code, both the Upper and Lower Houses approved of adding a ninth ray to Philippine Flag recognizing contributions of our Muslim brothers in defending the country’s independence.
Senator Richard Gordon, the prime author of Senate Bill 3307 pointed out that the additional ray of sun on the Philippine Flag would promote unity within the nation, citing the conflict against Muslim militant extremists.
As for me, it clearly violates our heritage and would just bring so much confusion and again would take a lot of money that would otherwise be allotted to more pressing issues affecting the entire nation. While the effort of Senator Gordon to try bridge the gap between Christians and Muslims in the country is admirable, am afraid that merely adding a ray of sun on our flag isn’t enough.
